India's social stock exchange has received a boost allowing companies to direct part of their corporate social responsibility spending through the platform. The change aims to increase funding for non-profit organizations and improve transparency in the social sector.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has amended rules to enable this funding route. Companies can now channel a portion of their CSR spending via the NSE Social Stock Exchange, also known as the India Social Stock Exchange or SSE.
India's market regulator Sebi has barred seven individuals from the securities market. The action follows allegations that they generated Rs 58 crore in wrongful gains through social media stock tips.
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India plans to launch bond exchange-traded funds and derivatives aimed at strengthening the corporate debt market.
Coal India's offer for sale opened to retail investors with non-retail buyers showing robust interest on the first day. The state-owned miner reported subscriptions of 8.14 times from this group amid mixed views on its future.
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India's major stock exchanges, NSE and BSE, are shut for trading today, May 1, 2026, due to the Maharashtra Day holiday. NCDEX is also closed, while MCX plans to resume in the evening session.